Toyota i-Road rolls for the first time in Germany
The light electric vehicle Toyota i-Road is now in use on German roads for the first time. The three-wheeled electric cars will soon be seen driving around Berlin. The Groth Group, a Berlin-based project developer, is testing two vehicles for potential use in the future Neulichterfelde district. In addition to the real estate company, the care service MEDIAVITA is also using the i-Road for evaluation drives. The caregivers primarily look after seniors, sick, and disabled people in Berlin. They hope to save time in their daily routines by using the micro-mobility vehicle, especially since parking search traffic is expected to be simpler.
The so-called "Personal Mobility Vehicle" (PMV) is intended to combine the advantages of a microcar with the agility of a two-wheeler. The vehicle measures 2.35 meters in length and 87 centimeters in width, providing space for two occupants seated one behind the other. Propulsion is provided by two 1.9 kW (2.6 hp) wheel hub electric motors in the front wheels. They draw their energy from a small lithium-ion battery, which allows for a range of up to 50 kilometers and can be charged within three hours at any household outlet. So far, the PMV has been used exclusively in Toyota City and Tokyo (Japan), as well as in Grenoble, France, where it was part of a car-sharing project from 2014 to 2017. The experiences of German companies are also expected to contribute to the further development of the ready-to-drive concept vehicle, according to the manufacturer.
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